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Ottawa Marathon Information
Before the Race
Marathon Course Tours - Saturday May 24th Only!
Free tours of the marathon course (which includes the half marathon course) will take participants along the route and past many of Ottawa's most scenic tourist spots. Tours depart and end at the Pfizer Health & Fitness Expo.
Departures: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
On Race Day
Sweat Check
Sweat Check is provided free to all runners near the start line in Confederation Park. A baggage claim tag and zip tie will be included in your Race Kit. Attached the tag to your bag and give to the attendant at the Sweat Check. Your bib number is needed to pick up checked baggage after the race. Sweat Check will open at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday for Saturday events and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday for Sunday events. Come early to avoid line ups!
Important Medical Information
Please be sure to write your full name, emergency contact information and any allergies or health conditions you have on the back of your race bib.
Corral System
A corral system will be set up at the Start Line. Look for signs with your estimated finishing time and line up behind them. Corral times will be as follows:
ING Ottawa Half Marathon
Sub 90 min.
1:30 to sub 1:45
1:45 to sub 2:00
2:00 to sub 2:15
2:15 to sub 2:30
2:30 to sub 3:00
3:00+ and Walkers
ING Ottawa Marathon
Elites
Sub 3:00
3:00 to sub 3:30
3:30 to sub 4:00
4:00 to sub 4:30
4:30 to sub 5:00
5:00+ and Walkers
Pace Bunnies
Pace Bunnies, provided by Running Room, will be available for the Marathon and Half Marathon. The bunnies will wear pink ears and carry a sign with their pace time. At the race start, line up near your pace bunny. Pace times will be:
ING Ottawa Half Marathon: 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, and 3:00
ING Ottawa Marathon: 3:00, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:45, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, and 5:00
Race Number and Championchip
All participants will get a race bib and timing chip at registration. Your bibs must be pinned (unmodified and fully-visible) to the front of your shirt and displayed througout the entire race. All participants must attach their chip to shoelaces as per instructions in your race kits. Without the chip you will not be timed or appear in the results.
After the Race
Finish Line Etiquette
As a courtesy to those finishing behind you please keep moving once you cross the finish line. Do not wait for family or friends in the finishing chute as it will get congested and some runners may not be able to finish. Proceed through the chute where you will be given your medal and have your chip removed.
If you do not feel well look for a medical volunteer in a RED T-SHIRT.
Water, refreshments and toilets are available in the Loeb Recovery Area in Confederation Park. This is the best place to meet up with friends and family in the same race.
Chip Removal
Directly after the finish line volunteers will remove the timing chip from your shoe and present you with your finishers medal. Runners who do not return their timing chip will be charged $40.
Loeb Recovery Area
The Loeb Recovery Area is in Confederation Park north of City Hall. Refreshments are provided free of charge to all participants. Participants can also get a free massage in the Loeb Recovery Area!
Friends & Family Area
Only participants are permitted in the Loeb Recovery area. Make arrangements to meet your friends and family in the Friends & Family Area! To help you, we will have two air banners to make locating your family a breeze!
Free medal engraving is also available courtesy of Regimbal Inc. in front of City Hall.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located in front of City Hall to the left of the entrance.
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